Snake pee might hold the secret to ending gout pain and kidney stones
If you’ve never kept a reptile, you might be surprised to learn that many of them actually “pee” in crystal form. In a study published in the Journal of the…
Shelter appeals for reptile fans to rehome snakes
An animal shelter is appealing to reptile lovers to help find new homes for six snakes currently in its care — including Ivy, a ball python who has spent almost…
Scientists could soon create a ‘universal antivenom.’ But would it save lives?
A recent study hints that we could make a universal antivenom for snakebites, but some scientists say we need something else instead. Topping this week’s headlines was the passing of…
Black mamba venom has a deadly hidden second strike
A groundbreaking study from The University of Queensland has uncovered a dangerous hidden feature in the venom of the Black Mamba, one of the world’s deadliest snakes. Led by Professor…
Lost snake back home after two-month disappearance
A runaway pet snake that vanished from its home nearly two months ago has finally been found — to the shock of neighbors who spotted it slithering down a street…
World’s Smallest Snake Rediscovered in Barbados After 20 Years
The world’s smallest snake, the Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae), has been rediscovered under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March. The species had been lost to…
First Grade Teacher Opens Backpack And Screams When She Sees What’s Inside
“That is clearly the craziest thing I ever found in a backpack.” First Grader Brings Pet Snake to School in His Backpack It was only the second day of school…
Woman Rescues Snake — Then Watches In Awe As She Gives Birth In Her Hand
Garter Snake Gives Birth During Dramatic Backyard Rescue Earlier this month, Tidewater Wildlife Rescue received an urgent call from a concerned homeowner. A common garter snake had become hopelessly entangled…
Newly Found Cells in Burmese Pythons Let Them Digest Bones Like Never Before
Specialized cells in the intestinal lining of Burmese pythons allows them to completely absorb the skeletons of their prey. Bone-Digesting Cells Found in Burmese Pythons Reveal How Snakes Manage Calcium…
Experts Couldn’t Believe This Snake Existed — And ‘Rushed’ To See Her
“We were shocked.” Rare Rattlesnake With One-of-a-Kind Pattern Discovered in Arizona Stuns Experts Snake experts in Arizona are no strangers to encountering rare reptiles, but even the seasoned team at…